During a hearing concerning the Competition Commission of Pakistan, Justice Mansoor Ali Shah made significant remarks regarding the establishment of constitutional benches under the 26th Amendment. He questioned whether the case would be heard by the newly formed constitutional bench or a regular one, stating, “It seems this question will arise every day.”
Barrister Farogh Naseem noted that political cases are increasingly being viewed as constitutional matters.
Justice Ayesha Malik also commented, “Now you know about your constitutional bench.”
The court decided to postpone the hearing for three weeks to allow for further clarification on how the new amendment would affect case proceedings. Justice Ayesha Malik highlighted that, according to the amendment, Article 199 cases cannot be adjudicated by the court.
Climate Change Authority Case
In a separate case, Justice Mansoor engaged in a light-hearted discussion with the Additional Attorney General, asking whether the notification for the Climate Change Authority’s chairman had been issued.
The Attorney General humorously replied that it had not been done yet, as he had been occupied. Justice Mansoor quipped, “Now all the busyness will be over.”
The court then adjourned the Climate Change Authority case for two weeks.
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